Tesla Maintenance Services
Now Available at Robert Warren's Automotive
We're excited to provide expert maintenance and care for all Tesla models. Our recommendations are based on real-world experience and are designed to help you protect your vehicle's performance, efficiency, and long-term value.
General Maintenance for All Tesla Models
Tire Care
- Tires naturally break down over time due to heat, UV exposure, and driving conditions
- Tesla recommends replacing tires every 6 years, even if the tread looks good
- Tires can be replaced in pairs; matching tread patterns is ideal
Understanding Tesla Model Updates
Tesla uses terms like "refresh," "late model," and project codenames to describe updates to their vehicles. Here's what those terms actually mean:
Model S & Model X "Refresh" / Palladium
- In late 2021, Tesla released a major redesign of the Model S and Model X
- This update is often called the "Palladium" refresh
- Features include a new interior, updated motors, and improved performance
- The presence of a yoke steering wheel does not automatically mean it's a refresh, because Tesla later added a steering wheel option
Model 3 Late Model / Highland
- Newer Model 3s with black exterior trim and an updated center console are considered "late models"
- In 2024, Tesla released a major update called "Highland", which includes exterior styling changes, updated interior features, and improved efficiency
Model Y Late Model / Juniper
- A "late model" Model Y includes upgrades such as the Biohazard / HEPA cabin filtration system, starting around 2022
- Tesla is expected to release a major update called "Juniper" around 2025, likely mirroring many of the changes introduced in the Highland Model 3
Recommended Maintenance Schedules
To keep your vehicle reliable and efficient, we recommend the following maintenance intervals:
Model S & Model X (2015 – Early 2021)
- Brake fluid: Every 2 years
- Front & rear differential fluid: Every 30,000 miles
- High-performance models (P100D & Ludicrous): Every 15,000 miles
- A/C desiccant bag: Every 2 years
- Cabin air filter: Every year
- 12V battery: Every 3 years (especially if equipped with HEPA Retrofit)
- Wiper blades: Every 6 months
- Brake caliper service: Every 1 year/15,000 miles in salted-road or coastal areas; otherwise every 2 years/30,000 miles
- Brake pads & rotors: As needed
- Coolant flush: Every 5 years
- Door/trunk seal care: Yearly
- Tire rotation: Every 5,000 miles
- Wheel alignment: Yearly
Model S & Model X (2021+ Including Plaid)
- Brake fluid: Every 2 years
- Model X used for towing: Every 1 year
- Front & rear differential fluid: Every 30,000 miles
- Plaid models: Every 15,000 miles
- A/C service & desiccant bag: Every 2 years
- 12V battery: Every 3 years (check if Lead-acid or Li-ion)
- Wiper blades: Every 6 months
- Door/trunk seal care: Yearly
- Cabin air filter: Every year
- HEPA filter: Every 3 years
- Brake caliper service:
- Every 1 year/15,000 miles in salted-road or coastal areas
- Otherwise every 30,000 miles
- Pads & rotors: As needed
- Tire rotation: Every 5,000 miles
- Wheel alignment: When new + yearly
Drivers:
These intervals are based on normal driving habits and may vary depending on conditions. Some services—like brake pads, wipers, and tires—may be needed sooner.
